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12 films added to Thailand’s National Film Heritage list
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BANGKOK — 5 October 2026, Thailand has added 12 films to its National Film Heritage list for 2026, bringing the total number of films registered under the program to 275.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 5 October 2026, Thailand has added 12 films to its National Film Heritage list for 2026, bringing the total number of films registered under the program to 275.
- Prasop Riang-ngoen, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Culture, announced the 12 titles selected as National Film Heritage for 2026
- The 12 films and collections selected for 2026 are as follows.
- Facts Concerning the Events of 6 October 1976 (ข้อเท็จจริงเกี่ยวกับเหตุการณ์เมื่อ 6 ตุลาคม 2519) (1976) was produced in the aftermath of the crackdown to present the events from the perspective of state security authorities, while By the
- Facts Concerning the Events of 6 October 1976 (ข้อเท็จจริงเกี่ยวกับเหตุการณ์เมื่อ 6 ตุลาคม 2519) is a 16mm color sound film running 31 minutes, made in 1976
- The annual event is held on 4 October, Thai Film Conservation Day, and has been organized since 2011 to raise awareness of the importance of preserving Thai cinema.
Summary
Prasop Riang-ngoen, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Culture, announced the 12 titles selected as National Film Heritage for 2026. The announcement followed a ceremony held at the Thai Film Archive on 4 October, attended by numerous people involved in the film industry as well as members of the public.
Among those attending were comedian and actor Mum Jokmok, actress Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, director and screenwriter Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, who worked on Midnight My Love (เฉิ่ม…), actress Naowarat Yuktanan from Our Land (แผ่นดินของเรา), and Waywiree Ittianunkul, Rassamee Phaoluangthong and Achara Suwan from By the Time It Gets Dark (ดาวคะนอง).